Elkhorn’s roofs range from century-old houses near the courthouse square to condo buildings and townhomes put up in the last 30 years. Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding repairs all of them from our Roscoe office at 11704 Main St, and we’ve been repairing roofs across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois since 2006. Call (815) 624-6278 whenever you need us.
Fewer Than Half of Elkhorn Homes Are Detached
Fewer than half of Elkhorn’s homes, about 47% by Census estimates, are detached single-family houses. Most of the rest are townhomes, duplexes, condos and apartment buildings, a much bigger share than in Janesville or Poplar Grove. The median home in the city dates to 1990, and about 42% were built between 1990 and 2009.
That changes how a roof repair works. On an attached building, one roof covers several owners, and water can travel across the deck before it shows up inside anyone’s unit.
Repairing Association and Condo Roofs
We repair townhome, condo and association roofs in Elkhorn. When a board or a property manager calls us about a leak, we:
- Trace the water back to where it gets in, which may be over a different unit than the stain.
- Photograph the cause and any related damage so every owner sees the same thing.
- Put the repair price in writing for the board before anything is scheduled.
- Check the shared details that fail most on these buildings: wall flashing between units, long valleys, and the vents and pipe boots serving each unit.
If you own one unit and the problem seems to be over your section, call us anyway. We’ll show you where the leak is coming from, so you can take it to your association with photos in hand.
Wind and Hail Around Elkhorn
NOAA’s Storm Events Database lists close to 20 hail and wind reports for Elkhorn since 2010. Most of the hail was an inch across or larger, and the wind entries include trees down throughout the city, fascia ripped off a home, and a windstorm that tore shingles from roofs around the county. A storm doesn’t have to make the news to cause a leak later. Wind breaks the seal under shingle tabs, and hail bruises the mat beneath the granules. For hail, see our page on hail damage roof repair in Elkhorn.
That kind of damage rarely shows from the ground, so we go over every slope, not only the one you can see from the street. See wind damage repair and hail damage repair.
Houses Near the Courthouse Square
About 14% of Elkhorn’s homes were built before 1940, mostly in the older neighborhoods close to downtown. Those houses come with their own repair list: steep slopes, dormers and porch roofs, brick chimneys with aging flashing, and decking that may be boards rather than plywood. We repair them in place wherever we can, and we tell you straight when a section has been patched past the point of holding.
Repair First, Replace When It’s Time
For a single problem area on a roof that’s otherwise in good shape, we repair. For a roof that’s worn across the board, leaking in more than one place or already patched several times, we’ll show you photos and explain why roof replacement is the better spend. On association buildings, we can price both so the board can plan ahead. For Elkhorn homes, see our page on roof replacement in Elkhorn.
Our Repair Visit
We start on the roof with the shingles, flashing, vents and pipe boots, then go into the attic to look at the deck, the insulation and the ventilation from underneath. See attic ventilation. You get photos and a written price before any work begins, and when the repair is done we show you what was replaced.
Emergency Roof Repair in Elkhorn
If water is coming in, call (815) 624-6278. Someone answers 24/7, and emergency tarping can be done within 24 hours. Keep the area under the leak clear, and don’t climb onto a wet roof. More on emergency roof repair and storm damage repair.
More for Elkhorn
Our Elkhorn roofing page covers the rest of our work in the city, and Elkhorn siding covers siding. For stores, offices and other business buildings, see commercial roof repair. Martin Exteriors is a GAF Master Elite contractor (fewer than 2% of roofers), a four-time Inc. 5000 company and licensed in Wisconsin (#1436189). Financing is available with payments as low as $149/month for qualified buyers. We also repair roofs in nearby Delavan and Lake Geneva.
Schedule your free inspection or call (815) 624-6278.
Elkhorn Roof Repair FAQ
Do you repair condo and townhome roofs in Elkhorn?
Yes. We repair townhome, condo and association roofs. We trace the leak, photograph it and give the board or owner a written price before work is scheduled.
Why is my ceiling wet when the roof over my unit looks fine?
On a shared roof, water can run along the deck before it drips through, so the opening may be over a neighbor’s unit or along a wall between units. We trace it back to the source and show you photos.
Can you repair an older roof near the courthouse square without replacing it?
Often, yes. If the damage is limited and the deck is sound, we can replace flashing, damaged shingles or a section of boards. If the roof has been patched too many times to hold, we’ll show you why.
How do I know if a storm damaged my Elkhorn roof?
Look for shingle pieces in the yard, loose trim or fascia, and new stains on ceilings. Broken seal strips and hail bruising usually can’t be seen from the ground, so a free inspection with photos is the surest way to know.
Do you offer emergency roof repair in Elkhorn?
Yes. Call (815) 624-6278 at any time. Emergency tarping can be done within 24 hours to stop water coming in.
